EP0579019B1 - Optical fibre splice cassette lay device for cable coupling box - Google Patents

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EP0579019B1
EP0579019B1 EP93110263A EP93110263A EP0579019B1 EP 0579019 B1 EP0579019 B1 EP 0579019B1 EP 93110263 A EP93110263 A EP 93110263A EP 93110263 A EP93110263 A EP 93110263A EP 0579019 B1 EP0579019 B1 EP 0579019B1
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Frank-Helge Dipl.-Ing. Latte
Franz-Friedrich Dipl.-Ing. Fröhlich
Georg Dipl.-Phys. Boscher
Martin Dipl.-Phys. Behrendt
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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/4471—Terminating devices ; Cable clamps
    • G—PHYSICS
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    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/4441—Boxes
    • G02B6/4446—Cable boxes, e.g. splicing boxes with two or more multi fibre cables
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/4441—Boxes
    • G02B6/4446—Cable boxes, e.g. splicing boxes with two or more multi fibre cables
    • G02B6/4447—Cable boxes, e.g. splicing boxes with two or more multi fibre cables with divided shells
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/4441—Boxes
    • G02B6/445—Boxes with lateral pivoting cover
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/4453—Cassettes
    • G02B6/4454—Cassettes with splices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B6/00—Light guides; Structural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
    • G02B6/44—Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
    • G02B6/4439—Auxiliary devices
    • G02B6/444—Systems or boxes with surplus lengths
    • G02B6/4453—Cassettes
    • G02B6/4455—Cassettes characterised by the way of extraction or insertion of the cassette in the distribution frame, e.g. pivoting, sliding, rotating or gliding

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  • the invention relates to an arrangement consisting of several Splice cassettes for optical fibers, from a holder for Overlength of optical fibers for each splice cassette and a carrier plate for each splice cassette within one Cable sleeve, several carrier plates in one fixing device are held and each carrier plate individually from the Fixing device can be removed and the remaining carrier plates stay in position.
  • splice cassette blocks consisting of two to fifteen splice trays, with wire bundles from each side be introduced.
  • Such a block is excluded the cable sleeve taken and if necessary on a Assembly aid filed.
  • the splice trays must be from above removed and placed on another block, to get the splice tray that is needed. It should be noted that the connection wires are not mutually devour. Removing or inserting one Cassette block from or into the cable sleeve or the frame is often associated with complicated twists around the Core lengths according to their permissible bending radii form.
  • a cable sleeve in which one Arrangement for storing splice cassettes is arranged, wherein a splice cassette from a carrier plate and a Cover exists. Also includes a splice tray Fixings for optical fiber splices and receptacles for Excess lengths of optical fibers. The splice trays are arranged one above the other, with each splice cassette on its own can be removed.
  • the task now arises Arrangement for storing splice cassettes for fiber optic wires to create a simple and Easy mounting of individual splice cassettes possible is.
  • the task is accomplished with the help of an arrangement of Initially explained type solved in that the Fixing device has individual compartments in which the Carrier plates with the splice cassettes and the recordings for the excess lengths of the fiber optic wires are introduced individually.
  • loose tubes of fiber optic cables the glass fibers of which are spliced into splice trays are, can be stored so that in a block Easily removable from several splice trays is and can be stored on the splicer without other splice cassettes are removed from their storage have to. It must be in the cable sleeve or the frame below Compliance with the permissible bending radii the required Core supply are stored so that the splice cassettes can be removed. This core supply is each about 0.5 to 1.5 m.
  • each Splice cassette together with the holder assigned to it a separate "compartment" is provided for core supply, whereby this unit is arranged on a carrier plate. This The unit is then correspondingly in a fixing device held.
  • the holder for the splice stock can now be arranged directly on the carrier plate.
  • Another The arrangement provides that the splice cassette is above and the receptacle for the wire supply below the carrier plate lie. It is also a U-shaped backing plate possible, which consists of two movable legs the splicing cassette and the holder opposite are fixed for wire supply.
  • the recording can also in the form of a splice cassette or in the form of hooks or Be formed angles. The latter versions serve only as guides for the fiber optic wires and can be attached directly to the carrier plate.
  • the splice cassettes can be used together with receptacles for the The required number of cores via folding, Plug or slide mechanisms can be connected to each other. This makes it possible to easily attach the splice cassette you want get.
  • the desired splice cassette is made by the carrier plate, which also carries the core supply, is lifted off and the wire supply is pulled out of the holder.
  • the splice cassette can now easily be used as a splicer to be brought. When returning the splice cassette after the splicing process, only the wire supply in the provided space or recording and then the Splice cassette reattached to the carrier plate.
  • splice tray storage in the Cable sleeve or in the frame is a block variant.
  • the required The number of splice trays is directly one above the other laid and fastened together in a suitable manner.
  • a fan-shaped fixation device into which the splice cassettes are inserted.
  • Splice cassettes fixed, but removable if necessary are inserted.
  • the desired splice cassette can then be take out individually or in blocks, without others Splice trays must be moved. This is one good clarity given, since only in each case affected wire splice cassette is released.
  • the fan-shaped fixing device can be on the back or along one edge with a folding mechanism hinged or hinged be, that is, by folding away higher Splice trays can be moved to the level of the desired splicing tray come. In this way, too Clarity maintained.
  • the shaping is also advantageous the loose tubes, so now the splice cassettes only cabled from one side (so-called butt splice). This makes it possible to connect all the wires connected to the Splice cassette block go together into a bundle.
  • Such a covenant can now, depending on the circumstances and length rolled up or bent in loops, around the core supply in the cable sleeve or in the frame to be able to stow. Then one is used for splicing Block as a whole from the cable sleeve or from the frame taken and placed on the splicer.
  • FIG. 1 schematically shows the structure of a splicing unit, consisting of the actual splice cassette 1, in the the splices are included, and one underneath Recording 2 for the corresponding core supply 4.
  • the individual Cores from the core supply 4 are over accordingly located openings in the splice cassette 1.
  • This Double unit that is separable is used in this version attached to one side of a carrier plate 3.
  • the carrier plate 3 has suitable edges, for example Rotating or fastening elements 5, via which the attachment in the fixing device.
  • Figure 2 shows that the carrier plate 3 is also equipped on both sides can be, with here on the upper side Splice cassette 1 and the holder on the lower side 2 are fixed for wire supply 4.
  • the recording 2 can, for example, only be formed from angles. which for the wire supply 4 a guide and bracket as Form the recording room.
  • Figure 3 shows a conventional splice block, the is formed from the individual splice cassettes 7.
  • the individual splice cassettes 7 are by means of a bolt 8 held together. If a splice cassette 7 can only be made accessible by solution of the entire block, which improves clarity especially with regard to the core supply is lost.
  • FIG. 4 now shows a fixing device in a schematic manner 9 according to the invention. So here are several U-shaped compartments are formed, into which the assembled carrier plates with the splice cassettes 1 and their associated Recordings 2 can be inserted. To this A clear filing is given, whereby each Carrier plate is accessible without another Carrier plate must be moved.
  • FIG. 5 The practical implementation of a cassette carrier 10 inclusive the storage in the sleeve 16 is to continue be described by Figure 5.
  • This cassette holder 10 is based on the embodiment according to FIG. 4.
  • angle plates 18 Any number of angle plates 18 (here four) are attached two rods 19 fastened to the storage at the same time the sleeve 16 serve.
  • the angle plates 18 are at a distance which corresponds to the height of a splice cassette 11, arranged one above the other.
  • Two side-mounted specially shaped angles 20 position the splice cassettes 11 longitudinal. A slipping out is made by a lock, e.g. a knob in the angle plate 18 under the center of the splice cassette 11 prevented.
  • the top splice cassette 11 is covered with a cover plate. This has a protrusion on the front edge. This can be done by lifting the cassette holder 10 somewhat air so that the splice cassettes 11 are over the knobs can be easily removed.
  • the angle plates 18 are on the sides beveled for easier insertion and To ensure removal of the splice cassettes 11.
  • the entire cassette carrier 10 is with the above Bars 19 in a suitable counter bearing 12 in the Sleeve 16 inserted or locked. If you multiply this Counter bearing 12 e.g. on both sides of the socket, so can the cassette carrier 10 at every point in the sleeve 16 be positioned in terms of optimal leadership the veins is important. The length of the bundle of wires no longer plays the role as in previous ones Sleeves, because there is a much higher variability given is.
  • variable plug-in cassette holder 10 also allows the use of other splice trays and other types of splices.
  • splice cassettes are used in which the wires are not as in the Standard splice cassette on the narrow side, but on the broadside.
  • the core supply 22 e.g. guided below the cassette holder 10 can be.
  • the insertion openings 23 form for the cables 14 and 17 respectively.
  • These cable entry holes can, if necessary, each Diameter of the cables must be adjusted.
  • the sealing takes place in a manner known per se with sealants and / or pressing means.
  • Figure 6 shows the block support with the rods 19 and Storage trays 24 for the splice cassettes.
  • the storage trays 24 are provided with pronounced knobs 23 which serve to fix the splice cassettes, these in click into the corresponding recesses.
  • the top angle plate 18 stands with appropriate overhang as protection about.
  • the detail X is explained in FIG. 8.
  • FIG. 7 shows the block carrier with the storage plates 24 and the top angle plate 18 in rear view. Here shows that the top bracket plate 18 is hooked can be.
  • Figure 8 shows how the angle plate 18 with corresponding Cranks on its longitudinal edge 22 is shaped so that it can be suspended between two storage trays 24.

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement for laying splicing cassettes (1) for optical fibres inside a cable closure. A separate receptacle (2) for excess lengths (4) of individual optical fibres is provided for each splicing cassette (1). The splicing cassette (1) and the receptacle (2) are respectively arranged on a carrier plate (3) and held in a fixing device (9). Each carrier plate (3) can be individually removed from the fixing device (9) without the need in the process to take other carrier plates (3) out of their position. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung, bestehend aus mehreren Spleißkassetten für Lichtwellenleiter, aus einer Aufnahme für Überlangen von Lichtwellenleitern für jede Spleißkassette und einer Trägerplatte für jede Spleißkassette innerhalb einer Kabelmuffe, wobei mehrere Trägerplatten in einer Fixiervorrichtung gehalten sind und jede Trägerplatte einzeln aus der Fixiervorrichtung entnehmbar ist und die restlichen Trägerplatten in ihrer Position verbleiben. The invention relates to an arrangement consisting of several Splice cassettes for optical fibers, from a holder for Overlength of optical fibers for each splice cassette and a carrier plate for each splice cassette within one Cable sleeve, several carrier plates in one fixing device are held and each carrier plate individually from the Fixing device can be removed and the remaining carrier plates stay in position.

Aus der europäischen Patentanmeldung 0 288 808 A2 ist ein Endverschlußgehäuse für Signal-Übertragungskabel, insbesondere Glasfaserkabel, bekannt, das aus zwei lösbar miteinander verbundenen Gehäuseteilen besteht. In dem einen Gehäuseteil sind die Lichtwellenleiter-Spleiße und im anderen Gehäuseteil die Überlängen von den Lichtwellenleiter-Adern untergebracht. Wenn mehrere solche Endverschlußgehäuse in einer Kabelmuffe untergebracht werden sollen, werden sie meist zu Kassettenblöcken zusammengefaßt, wobei sie mit Hilfe eines Bolzens gesichert werden. Dies führt allerdings zu Problemen, wenn eine dazwischen liegende Kassette entnommen werden muß. Dies gilt für alle Montagetechnologien, bei denen zum Spleißen nicht die einzelne Faser, sondern die gesamte Spleißkassette an das Spleißgerät gebracht wird. In einer Kabelmuffe existieren meist mehrere Spleißkassettenblöcke aus zwei bis fünfzehn Spleißkassetten, an die von jeder Seite Adernbündel herangeführt werden. Ein solcher Block wird geschlossen aus der Kabelmuffe genommen und gegebenenfalls auf einer Montagehilfe abgelegt. Die Spleißkassetten müssen von oben her abgenommen und auf einem anderen Block abgelegt werden, um an die Spleißkassette heranzukommen, die gebraucht wird. Dabei ist zu beachten, daß die Anschlußadern sich nicht miteinander verschlingen. Das Herausnehmen bzw. Einlegen eines Kassettenblockes aus der bzw. in die Kabelmuffe oder das Gestell ist oft mit komplizierten Drehungen verbunden, um die Aderlängen entsprechend ihrer zulässigen Biegeradien auszuformen. From European patent application 0 288 808 A2 is a End closure housing for signal transmission cables, in particular Fiber optic cable, known to be made of two detachable together connected housing parts. In one part of the housing are the optical fiber splices and in the other housing part the excess lengths housed by the fiber optic wires. If several such end closure housings in a cable sleeve to be housed, they usually become cassette blocks summarized, using a bolt be secured. However, this leads to problems if a cassette in between must be removed. This applies to all assembly technologies where splicing is used not the individual fiber, but the entire splice cassette is brought to the splicer. In a cable sleeve there are usually several splice cassette blocks consisting of two to fifteen splice trays, with wire bundles from each side   be introduced. Such a block is excluded the cable sleeve taken and if necessary on a Assembly aid filed. The splice trays must be from above removed and placed on another block, to get the splice tray that is needed. It should be noted that the connection wires are not mutually devour. Removing or inserting one Cassette block from or into the cable sleeve or the frame is often associated with complicated twists around the Core lengths according to their permissible bending radii form.

Aus EP 0 367 477-A3 ist eine Kabelmuffe bekannt,in der eine Anordnung zum Ablegen von Spleißkassetten angeordnet ist, wobei eine Spleißkassette aus einer Trägerplatte und einem Deckel besteht. Außerdem enthält eine Spleißkassette Fixierungen für Lichtwellenleiter-Spleiße und Aufnahmen für Überlängen von Lichtwellenleitern. Die Spleißkassetten sind übereinander angeordnet, wobei jede Spleißkassette für sich entnommen werden kann. From EP 0 367 477-A3 a cable sleeve is known in which one Arrangement for storing splice cassettes is arranged, wherein a splice cassette from a carrier plate and a Cover exists. Also includes a splice tray Fixings for optical fiber splices and receptacles for Excess lengths of optical fibers. The splice trays are arranged one above the other, with each splice cassette on its own can be removed.

Für vorliegende Erfindung ergibt sich nun die Aufgabe, eine Anordnung zum Ablegen von Spleißkassetten für Lichtwellenleiter-Adern zu schaffen, bei der eine einfache und montagefreundliche Aufnahme einzelner Spleißkassetten möglich ist. Die gestellte Aufgabe wird mit Hilfe einer Anordnung der eingangs erläuterten Art dadurch gelöst, daß die Fixiervorrichtung einzelne Fächer aufweist, in denen die Trägerplatten mit den darauf montierten Spleißkassetten und den Aufnahmen für die Überlängen der Lichtwellenleiter-Adern einzeln eingeführt sind. For the present invention, the task now arises Arrangement for storing splice cassettes for fiber optic wires to create a simple and Easy mounting of individual splice cassettes possible is. The task is accomplished with the help of an arrangement of Initially explained type solved in that the Fixing device has individual compartments in which the Carrier plates with the splice cassettes and the recordings for the excess lengths of the fiber optic wires are introduced individually.

So ist nun durch die Erfindung von Vorteil, daß Bündeladern von Glasfaserkabeln, deren Glasfasern in Spleißkassetten verspleißt sind, so abgelegt werden können, daß bei einem Block von mehreren Spleißkassetten jede einzeln mühelos herausnehmbar ist und am Spleißgerät abgelegt werden kann, ohne daß andere Spleißkassetten aus ihrer Ablage genommen werden müssen. Dabei muß in der Kabelmuffe bzw. dem Gestell unter Einhaltung der zulässigen Biegeradien der benötigte Adernvorrat abgelegt werden, damit die Spleißkassetten herausgenommen werden können. Dieser Adernvorrat beträgt jeweils etwa 0,5 bis 1,5 m. So it is advantageous by the invention that loose tubes of fiber optic cables, the glass fibers of which are spliced into splice trays   are, can be stored so that in a block Easily removable from several splice trays is and can be stored on the splicer without other splice cassettes are removed from their storage have to. It must be in the cable sleeve or the frame below Compliance with the permissible bending radii the required Core supply are stored so that the splice cassettes can be removed. This core supply is each about 0.5 to 1.5 m.

Die vorliegende Erfindung sieht nun auch vor, daß jede Spleißkassette zusammen mit der ihr zugeordneten Aufnahme für Adernvorrat ein separates "Fach" vorgesehen ist, wobei diese Einheit auf einer Trägerplatte angeordnet wird. Diese Einheit wird dann entsprechend in einer Fixiervorrichtung gehalten. Die Aufnahme für den Spleißvorrat kann nun unmittelbar auf der Trägerplatte angeordnet sein. Eine andere Anordnung sieht vor, daß die Spleißkassette oberhalb und die Aufnahme für den Adernvorrat unterhalb der Trägerplatte liegen. Es ist auch eine U-förmige Trägerplatte möglich, die aus zwei beweglichen Schenkeln besteht, auf denen gegenüberliegend die Spleißkassette und die Aufnahme für Adernvorrat fixiert sind. Die Aufnahme kann ebenfalls in Form einer Spleißkassette oder in Form von Haken oder Winkeln ausgebildet sein. Letztere Ausführungen dienen lediglich als Führungen für die Lichtwellenleiter-Adern und können direkt an der Trägerplatte befestigt sein. The present invention now also provides that each Splice cassette together with the holder assigned to it   a separate "compartment" is provided for core supply, whereby this unit is arranged on a carrier plate. This The unit is then correspondingly in a fixing device held. The holder for the splice stock can now be arranged directly on the carrier plate. Another The arrangement provides that the splice cassette is above and the receptacle for the wire supply below the carrier plate lie. It is also a U-shaped backing plate possible, which consists of two movable legs the splicing cassette and the holder opposite are fixed for wire supply. The recording can also in the form of a splice cassette or in the form of hooks or Be formed angles. The latter versions serve only as guides for the fiber optic wires and can be attached directly to the carrier plate.

Die Spleißkassetten können zusammen mit Aufnahmen für den Adernvorrat in der erforderlichen Anzahl über Klapp-, Steck- oder Schiebemechanismen miteinander verbunden sein. Damit ist möglich, leicht an die jeweils gewünschte Spleißkassette zu kommen. Die gewünschte Spleißkassette wird von der Trägerplatte, die zugleich den Adernvorrat trägt, abgehoben und der Adernvorrat aus der Aufnahme herausgezogen. Die Spleißkassette kann nun leicht zum Spleißgerät gebracht werden. Beim Zurückführen der Spleißkassette wird nach dem Spleißvorgang erst der Adernvorrat in den dafür vorgesehenen Raum bzw. Aufnahme abgelegt und dann wird die Spleißkassette wieder auf der Trägerplatte befestigt. The splice cassettes can be used together with receptacles for the The required number of cores via folding, Plug or slide mechanisms can be connected to each other. This makes it possible to easily attach the splice cassette you want get. The desired splice cassette is made by the carrier plate, which also carries the core supply, is lifted off and the wire supply is pulled out of the holder. The splice cassette can now easily be used as a splicer to be brought. When returning the splice cassette after the splicing process, only the wire supply in the provided space or recording and then the Splice cassette reattached to the carrier plate.

Eine weitere Möglichkeit der Spleißkassettenablage in der Kabelmuffe oder im Gestell ist eine Blockvariante. Die erforderliche Anzahl von Spleißkassetten wird direkt übereinander gelegt und in geeigneter Weise miteinander befestigt. In praktikabler Weise wird gemäß der Erfindung zum Beispiel eine fächerförmige Fixiervorrichtung verwendet, in welche die Spleißkassetten eingesteckt werden. Durch entsprechende Arretierungselemente werden die Spleißkassetten fixiert, die jedoch bei Bedarf lösbar sind. Die gewünschte Spleißkassette läßt sich dann einzeln oder im Block herausnehmen, ohne daß andere Spleißkassetten bewegt werden müssen. Dadurch ist eine gute Übersichtlichkeit gegeben, da nur jeweils bei der betroffenen Spleißkassette der Adernvorrat gelöst wird. Another option for splice tray storage in the Cable sleeve or in the frame is a block variant. The required The number of splice trays is directly one above the other laid and fastened together in a suitable manner. In a practical way according to the invention for example uses a fan-shaped fixation device,   into which the splice cassettes are inserted. By appropriate locking elements Splice cassettes fixed, but removable if necessary are. The desired splice cassette can then be take out individually or in blocks, without others Splice trays must be moved. This is one good clarity given, since only in each case affected wire splice cassette is released.

Die fächerförmige Fixiervorrichtung kann am Rückteil oder entlang einer Kante auch mit einem Klappmechanismus mittels Scharniere oder mit Hilfe von Gelenken aufklappbar sein, das heißt, durch Wegklappen höher liegender Spleißkassetten kann man zur Ebene der gewünschten Spleißkassette kommen. Auf diese Weise bleibt ebenfalls die Übersichtlichkeit gewahrt. The fan-shaped fixing device can be on the back or along one edge with a folding mechanism hinged or hinged be, that is, by folding away higher Splice trays can be moved to the level of the desired splicing tray come. In this way, too Clarity maintained.

Von Vorteil ist nun gemäß der Erfindung auch die Ausformung der Bündeladern, so werden nun die Spleißkassetten nur von einer Seite her verkabelt (sogenannter Butt-Spleiß). Damit ist es möglich, alle Adern, die an den Spleißkassettenblock gehen, zu einem Bund zusammenzufassen. Ein solcher Bund kann nun je nach Gegebenheiten und Länge zusammengerollt oder in Schlaufen gebogen werden, um den Adernvorrat in der Kabelmuffe oder im Gestell verstauen zu können. Zum Spleißen wird dann jeweils ein Block im Ganzen aus der Kabelmuffe oder aus dem Gestell genommen und auf dem Spleißgerät abgelegt. According to the invention, the shaping is also advantageous the loose tubes, so now the splice cassettes only cabled from one side (so-called butt splice). This makes it possible to connect all the wires connected to the Splice cassette block go together into a bundle. Such a covenant can now, depending on the circumstances and length rolled up or bent in loops, around the core supply in the cable sleeve or in the frame to be able to stow. Then one is used for splicing Block as a whole from the cable sleeve or from the frame taken and placed on the splicer.

Die Erfindung wird nun anhand von zehn Figuren näher erläutert.

Figur 1
zeigt eine Trägerplatte mit einseitiger Anordnung von Spleißkassette und Aufnahme für Adernvorrat.
Figur 2
zeigt eine Anordnung, bei der die Spleißkassetten und die Aufnahme auf beiden Seiten der Trägerplatte befestigt sind.
Figur 3
zeigt eine U-förmige Trägerplatte.
Figur 4
zeigt die herkömmliche Blockzusammenstellung von Spleißkassetten.
Figur 5
zeigt eine fächerförmige Fixiervorrichtung für Spleißkassetten mit Trägerplatten.
Figur 6
zeigt eine fächerförmige Fixiervorrichtung mit einseitigem Klapp- bzw. Gelenkmechanismus.
Figur 7
zeigt eine Kabelmuffe mit einer Anordnung gemäß der Erfindung.
Figur 8
zeigt einen Blockträger für Spleißkassetten in Seitenansicht.
Figur 9
zeigt den Blockträger nach Figur 8 in Rückansicht.
Figur 10
zeigt das in Figur 8 angedeutete Detail.
The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to ten figures.
Figure 1
shows a carrier plate with one-sided arrangement of splice cassette and receptacle for wire supply.
Figure 2
shows an arrangement in which the splice cassettes and the receptacle are attached to both sides of the carrier plate.
Figure 3
shows a U-shaped support plate.
Figure 4
shows the conventional block assembly of splice cassettes.
Figure 5
shows a fan-shaped fixing device for splice cassettes with carrier plates.
Figure 6
shows a fan-shaped fixing device with one-sided folding or joint mechanism.
Figure 7
shows a cable sleeve with an arrangement according to the invention.
Figure 8
shows a block carrier for splice cassettes in side view.
Figure 9
shows the block carrier of Figure 8 in rear view.
Figure 10
shows the detail indicated in Figure 8.

Figur 1 zeigt schematisch den Aufbau einer Spleißeinheit, bestehend aus der eigentlichen Spleißkassette 1, in der die Spleiße enthalten sind, und einer darunter liegenden Aufnahme 2 für entsprechenden Adernvorrat 4. Die einzelnen Adern aus dem Adernvorrat 4 werden über entsprechend gelegene Öffnungen in die Spleißkassette 1 geführt. Diese Doppeleinheit, die trennbar ist, wird bei dieser Ausführung auf einer Seite einer Trägerplatte 3 befestigt. die Trägerplatte 3 hat beispielsweise an einer Kante geeignete Dreh- oder Befestigungselemente 5, über welche die Befestigung in der Fixiervorrichtung erfolgt. FIG. 1 schematically shows the structure of a splicing unit, consisting of the actual splice cassette 1, in the the splices are included, and one underneath Recording 2 for the corresponding core supply 4. The individual Cores from the core supply 4 are over accordingly located openings in the splice cassette 1. This Double unit that is separable is used in this version attached to one side of a carrier plate 3. the carrier plate 3 has suitable edges, for example Rotating or fastening elements 5, via which   the attachment in the fixing device.

Figur 2 zeigt, daß die Trägerplatte 3 auch beidseitig bestückt werden kann, wobei hier auf der oberen Seite die Spleißkassette 1 und auf der unteren Seite die Aufnahme 2 für Adernvorrat 4 befestigt sind. Die Aufnahme 2 kann zum Beispiel auch nur aus Winkeln gebildet werden,. die für den Adernvorrat 4 eine Führung und Halterung als Aufnahmeraum bilden. Figure 2 shows that the carrier plate 3 is also equipped on both sides can be, with here on the upper side Splice cassette 1 and the holder on the lower side 2 are fixed for wire supply 4. The recording 2 can, for example, only be formed from angles. which for the wire supply 4 a guide and bracket as Form the recording room.

Die Figur 3 zeigt einen herkömmlichen Spleißblock, der aus den einzelnen Spleißkassetten 7 gebildet wird. Die einzelnen Spleißkassetten 7 werden mittels eines Bolzens 8 zusammengehalten. Wenn nun eine Spleißkassette 7 zugänglich gemacht werden muß, kann dies nur durch Lösung des gesamten Blockes erfolgen, wodurch die Übersichtlichkeit insbesondere bezüglich des Adernvorrates verlorengeht. Figure 3 shows a conventional splice block, the is formed from the individual splice cassettes 7. The individual splice cassettes 7 are by means of a bolt 8 held together. If a splice cassette 7 can only be made accessible by solution of the entire block, which improves clarity especially with regard to the core supply is lost.

Die Figur 4 zeigt nun in schematischer Weise eine Fixiervorrichtung 9 gemäß der Erfindung. So sind hier mehrere U-förmige Fächer gebildet, in welche die bestückten Trägerplatten mit den Spleißkassetten 1 und ihren dazugehörigen Aufnahmen 2 eingeschoben werden können. Auf diese Weise ist eine übersichtliche Ablage gegeben, wobei je Trägerplatte für sich zugänglich ist, ohne daß eine andere Trägerplatte bewegt werden muß. FIG. 4 now shows a fixing device in a schematic manner 9 according to the invention. So here are several U-shaped compartments are formed, into which the assembled carrier plates with the splice cassettes 1 and their associated Recordings 2 can be inserted. To this A clear filing is given, whereby each   Carrier plate is accessible without another Carrier plate must be moved.

Die praktische Ausführung eines Kassettenträgers 10 einschließlich der Ablage in der Muffe 16 soll im weiteren durch Figur 5 beschrieben werden. Diesem Kassettenträger 10 liegt die Ausführung nach Figur 4 zugrunde. The practical implementation of a cassette carrier 10 inclusive the storage in the sleeve 16 is to continue be described by Figure 5. This cassette holder 10 is based on the embodiment according to FIG. 4.

Beliebig viele Winkelbleche 18 (hier vier Stück) werden an zwei Stäben 19 befestigt, die gleichzeitig zur Ablage in der Muffe 16 dienen. Die Winkelbleche 18 sind in einem Abstand, der der Höhe einer Spleißkassette 11 entspricht, übereinander angeordnet. Zwei seitlich angebrachte speziell ausgeformte Winkel 20 positionieren die Spleißkassetten 11 in Längsrichtung. Ein Herausrutschen nach vorn wird durch eine Arretierung, z.B. eine Noppe im Winkelblech 18 unter dem Zentrum der Spleißkassette 11 verhindert. Any number of angle plates 18 (here four) are attached two rods 19 fastened to the storage at the same time the sleeve 16 serve. The angle plates 18 are at a distance which corresponds to the height of a splice cassette 11, arranged one above the other. Two side-mounted specially shaped angles 20 position the splice cassettes 11 longitudinal. A slipping out is made by a lock, e.g. a knob in the angle plate 18 under the center of the splice cassette 11 prevented.

Die oberste Spleißkassette 11 ist mit einem Deckblech abgedeckt. Dieses hat an der Vorderkante einen Überstand. Daran kann man durch Anheben den Kassettenträger 10 etwas anlüften, so daß sich die Spleißkassetten 11 über den Noppen leicht entfernen lassen. Die Winkelbleche 18 sind an den Seiten abgeschrägt, um ein leichteres Einführen und Entnehmen der Spleißkassetten 11 zu gewährleisten. The top splice cassette 11 is covered with a cover plate. This has a protrusion on the front edge. This can be done by lifting the cassette holder 10 somewhat air so that the splice cassettes 11 are over the knobs can be easily removed. The angle plates 18 are on the sides beveled for easier insertion and To ensure removal of the splice cassettes 11.  

Der gesamte Kassettenträger 10 wird mit den oben genannten Stäben 19 in ein geeignetes Gegenlager 12 in der Muffe 16 gesteckt bzw. gerastet. Verfielfacht man diese Gegenlager 12 z.B. an beiden Muffenlängsseiten, so kann der Kassettenträger 10 an jeder Stelle in der Muffe 16 positioniert werden, was in Hinblick auf optimale Führung der Adern wichtig ist. Die Länge des Adernbundes spielt dabei nicht mehr die Rolle, wie bei vorangegangenen Muffen, da hier eine wesentlich höhere Variabilität gegeben ist. The entire cassette carrier 10 is with the above Bars 19 in a suitable counter bearing 12 in the Sleeve 16 inserted or locked. If you multiply this Counter bearing 12 e.g. on both sides of the socket, so can the cassette carrier 10 at every point in the sleeve 16 be positioned in terms of optimal leadership the veins is important. The length of the bundle of wires no longer plays the role as in previous ones Sleeves, because there is a much higher variability given is.

Weiterhin besteht die Möglichkeit durch Stecken des Kassettenträgers 10 in eine höhere Montageposition (der Halter ragt dann über den Muffenrand hinaus) die Montagearbeiten wie Spleißen, Kabelabfangung, Einführen eines zusätzlichen Kabels innerhalb des Muffenunterteils usw. leichter durchführen zu können. There is also the option of inserting the Cassette carrier 10 in a higher mounting position (the holder then protrudes beyond the sleeve edge) Assembly work such as splicing, cable support, insertion an additional cable inside the socket base etc. easier to perform.

Das Prinzip des variabel-steckbaren Kassettenträgers 10 gestattet auch den Einsatz anderer Spleißkassetten und anderer Spleißarten. So können z.B. auch Spleißkassetten verwendet werden, bei denen die Adern nicht wie bei der Einheitsspleißkassette an der Schmalseite, sondern an der Breitseite herausgeführt werden. The principle of the variable plug-in cassette holder 10 also allows the use of other splice trays and other types of splices. For example, also splice cassettes are used in which the wires are not as in the Standard splice cassette on the narrow side, but on the broadside.

In dieser Figur ist weiterhin erläutert, daß der Adernvorrat 22 z.B. unterhalb des Kassettenträgers 10 geführt werden kann. An den Stirnseiten der Kabelmuffe 16 sind beispielsweise Dichtkörper 15 mit halben Einführungsöffnungen eingesetzt, die mit entsprechenden Aussparungen in der Stirnseite der Kabelmuffe 16 die Einführungsöffnungen 23 für die Kabel 14 bzw. 17 bilden. Diese Kabeleinführungsöffnungen können gegebenenfalls jeweils dem Durchmesser der Kabel angepaßt sein. Die Abdichtung erfolgt in an sich bekannter Weise mit Dichtungsmitteln und/oder Preßmitteln. In this figure it is further explained that the core supply 22 e.g. guided below the cassette holder 10 can be. Are on the end faces of the cable sleeve 16 for example sealing body 15 with half insertion openings used with corresponding recesses in the front of the cable sleeve 16, the insertion openings 23 form for the cables 14 and 17 respectively. These cable entry holes can, if necessary, each Diameter of the cables must be adjusted. The sealing takes place in a manner known per se with sealants   and / or pressing means.

Figur 6 zeigt den Blockträger mit den Stäben 19 und den Ablageblechen 24 für die Spleißkassetten. Die Ablagebleche 24 sind mit ausgeprägten Noppen 23 versehen, die zur Fixierung der Spleißkassetten dienen, wobei diese in entsprechende Aussparungen einrasten. Das oberste Winkelblech 18 steht mit entsprechendem Überstand als Schutz über. Das Detail X wird in Figur 8 erläutert. Figure 6 shows the block support with the rods 19 and Storage trays 24 for the splice cassettes. The storage trays 24 are provided with pronounced knobs 23 which serve to fix the splice cassettes, these in click into the corresponding recesses. The top angle plate 18 stands with appropriate overhang as protection about. The detail X is explained in FIG. 8.

Figur 7 zeigt den Blockträger mit den Ablageblechen 24 und dem obersten Winkelblech 18 in Rückansicht. Dabei geht hervor, daß das oberste Winkelblech 18 eingehängt werden kann. FIG. 7 shows the block carrier with the storage plates 24 and the top angle plate 18 in rear view. Here shows that the top bracket plate 18 is hooked can be.

Figur 8 zeigt wie das Winkelblech 18 mit entsprechenden Kröpfungen an seiner Längskante 22 so geformt ist, daß es zwischen zwei Ablageblechen 24 eingehängt werden kann. Figure 8 shows how the angle plate 18 with corresponding Cranks on its longitudinal edge 22 is shaped so that it can be suspended between two storage trays 24.

Claims (4)

  1. Depositing arrangement of splicing cassettes for use in a cable closure (16), comprising a plurality of splicing cassettes (1, 11) for optical fibres, a receptacle for excess lengths of optical fibres for each splicing cassette (1, 11), and a carrier plate for each splicing cassette (1, 11), a plurality of carrier plates (3) being held in a fixing device (9) and it being possible for each carrier plate (3) to be moved individually from the fixing device (9), and the remaining carrier plates (3) remaining in their position, characterized in that the fixing device (9) has individual compartments in which the carrier plates (3) are individually inserted with the splicing cassettes (1) mounted thereupon and the receptacles (2) for the excess lengths (4) of the buffered optical fibres.
  2. Arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that the individually releasable locking elements for the carrier plates (3) are arranged in the fixing device (9).
  3. Arrangement according to one of Claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the individual compartments of the fixing device constructed as a cassette carrier (10) are comprised of angular plates (18) which are arranged above one another on rods (19) at a spacing corresponding to the height of a splicing cassette (11) such that the rods (19) can be plugged into suitable abutments (12) of a cable closure (16).
  4. Arrangement according to Claim 3, characterized in that the cassette carrier (10) is arranged inside a cable closure (16) such that the spare buffered fibres (22) of the cables (14) are laid in the cable closure (16) with excess length below the cassette carrier (9, 10) between the cable entry of the sealing block (15) of the cable closure (16) and the access to the cassette carrier (9, 10).
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